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Songs for After a War (1976)

6.519761h 41mES
DocumentaryHistoryMusic

Directed by Basilio Martín Patino

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

ES

Release

February 9, 1976

Director

Basilio Martín Patino

Overview

A particular reading of the hard years of famine, repression and censorship after the massacre of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), through popular culture: songs, newspapers and magazines, movies and newsreels.

Cast

Francisco Franco

Francisco Franco

Self (archive footage)

Philippe Pétain

Philippe Pétain

Self (archive footage)

Imperio Argentina

Imperio Argentina

Self (archive footage)

Lola Flores

Lola Flores

Self (archive footage)

José Isbert

José Isbert

Don Pablo (archive footage) (uncredited)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Manuel Azaña

Manuel Azaña

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Camilo José Cela

Camilo José Cela

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Songs for After a War (1976), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A particular reading of the hard years of famine, repression and censorship after the massacre of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), through popular culture: songs, newspapers and magazines, movies and newsreels.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Songs for After a War. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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